Learn English with the Scary True Story of the Donner Party

🎧 In this episode, we learn English through one of the most dramatic and frightening true stories in American history: the Donner Party. This Halloween-themed lesson tells the story of a group of settlers who traveled west in 1846, became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and faced extreme hardships during the winter.

Throughout the episode, you will learn useful vocabulary connected to survival, danger, tragedy, weather, and historical events. Words like crucial, desperate, perish, and frail will help you understand documentaries, news stories, and conversations about difficult situations. The story is told clearly and naturally so B1–B2 learners can follow along easily.

This episode is ideal for anyone who enjoys dark stories, American history, or learning English through real events. By listening, you will improve your compr ...